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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,612.20, 40,863.04 and 17,675.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,612.20, 40,863.04 and 17,675.44 is: 24,391.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,612.20 : 40,863.04 = 17,675.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,612.20/40,863.04 = 17,675.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,612.20x = 40,863.04 × 17,675.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,612.20x = 722,272,211.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,272,211.74/29,612.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,391.04

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